1888 Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1888 Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1888 Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $636 · MS62 $724 · MS66 $2,220. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1888 Type 3 gold Dollar, PCGS MS-64; near-Gem Uncirculated series scarcity
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Which version do you have?
To simply own an 1888 Gold Dollar, purchase the Standard version for around $631. The PROOF version at $4995 offers superior mint quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is investment or display quality, the PROOF is worthwhile. For casual ownership, the Standard version is the clear choice to save money.
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1888
- Release date
- January 1, 1888
1888 Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1888 Gold Dollar runs around $636, a certified MS62 about $724, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2220.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $636 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $724 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $2,220 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1,034 / $4,505 / $12,075 | 8 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 26, 2026, 8 live eBay listings ask $1,033.50–$12,075.00 (median $4,505.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1888 Gold Dollar?
- An ungraded 1888 Gold Dollar is valued starting around $631.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $2220, compared to $677 for an MS62.
- Is the 1888 Gold Dollar a rare coin?
- As a specific year and series, the 1888 Gold Dollar holds collectible value across various grades.